Saeki Muneyoshi and Akutsu Jin

"Please welcome both players to the arena!"

Even after the announcement ended, the expressions of surprise on the faces of the players and spectators from other schools around the field didn't disappear. 🐸👊 ♞💲

They never expected that Saeki Muneyoshi, the strongest player in the junior high school world Fudomine a pillar of strength for Fudomine, would actually go and play doubles.

Moreover, one of his opponents Akutsu Jin, who is also the strongest player in Seigaku besides Tezuka Kunimitsu.

"Today's match was amazing! Seeing this formation, I finally understand now— Seigaku is going all in!!"

"No, it's the Fudomine doubles that put too much pressure on Seigaku, even though Tachibana Kippei, Tezuka, and Akutsu can handle the singles match."

However, with Keith and Lin Xiu, plus the original Kamio Akira and Ishida Tetsu, this doubles combination would suffer a losing streak if their opponents made a mistake.

At that time, even if they won two doubles matches in a row, they would still be destined to lose to Saeki Muneyoshi in singles.

"If we don't give it our all, even if Tezuka faces Saeki Muneyoshi again, Seigaku will have absolutely no chance of winning this match."

Similar sounds were heard coming from both Hyotei Academy and Rikkai Dai areas. In Seigaku's area, Oishi shook his head at Tezuka.

They all sacrificed so much, yet it still ended up like this.

Akutsu faced off against Saeki Muneyoshi once again.

Of course, not everyone at Seigaku was disappointed; at least Akutsu was very happy.

He was originally scheduled to play doubles, but he was in a bad mood all day and didn't say anything harsh to Saeki Muneyoshi during the pre-match greeting.

Muneyoshi even thought that Akutsu's personality had changed.

Unexpectedly, he came to doubles, and even Saeki Muneyoshi, the guy least likely to play doubles, came to doubles. ๑۞๑,¸¸,ø¤º°`°๑۩ 🎀 🎀 ۩๑°`°º¤ø,¸¸,๑۞๑

What's this?

This is because even God is looking after him!

It's been over a year since that regional preliminaries match last year, and this is the first time he's faced off against Saeki Muneyoshi in an official match.

As for the conversations during the breaks between matches, those were just warm-ups.

Akutsu was incredibly excited. Even though he usually didn't warm up before matches, he eagerly dragged Momoshiro Takeshi to warm up as well.

Meanwhile, in the Rikkai Dai region, Yanagi Renji was also extremely excited.

Because he discovered that Seigaku's method was indeed feasible.

"Yukimura, Sanada, if we can win the first match against Fudomine, and then follow Seigaku's strategy of betting on doubles, even if it's just a doubles match, we might still have a chance."

Yanagi Renji's eyes flickered, various data appearing faintly in his pupils as he analyzed the data for his teammates.

After hearing this, both Yukimura and Sanada felt it was worth a try.

"However, Keith and Lin Xiu have mastered Synchronization, so most teams probably can't compete with them. We need to do some targeted training next!"

"Okay, let's talk about it when we get back!"

Next to the stadium.

Sitting on the coach's bench, Hanamura Aoi was also very happy at that moment.

The moment she received the match schedule, she knew what Seigaku was planning.

They wanted to sacrifice one player in singles, namely Echizen Ryoma, and then gamble on doubles, betting on Saeki Muneyoshi in singles.

If they field the Fudomine last year, Seigaku has a very good chance of winning the tournament.

"Muneyoshi, I'm counting on you from now on! Shinji, remember to study hard when you're on stage."

Looking at the tall and imposing figure in front of him, Hanamura Aoi felt a genuine sense of confidence.

"Don't worry, Coach, I'll win."

"Yes, Coach."

Muneyoshi nodded, then tightened his grip on his racket and led Ibu Shinji onto the court.

His gaze fell upon Akutsu, who had also stepped onto the field, his face beaming with excitement.

The other person's dark gold pupils, like those of a cold-blooded beast, suddenly contracted when they looked at him.

However, he was not intimidated by Muneyoshi. Instead, he released all his aura and walked towards Muneyoshi. With each step he took, the aura on his body became more and more violent and ferocious.

Akutsu seemed to have been waiting for this moment for a long time.

At this moment, he was like a wild beast that had escaped its fences and confinement, showing his sharp teeth to Saeki Muneyoshi without any restraint.

Is it because previous opponents all required him to restrain them, but against him, that's no longer necessary?

This thought crossed Muneyoshi's mind, and he felt very happy. At least when he returned to the junior high school competition, there would still be opponents who could allow him to show his strength.

However, Muneyoshi then turned to Shinji and said, "Shinji, the match is likely to be dangerous later. You should leave the court except for serving and receiving!"

Meanwhile, at the halfway point of the Seigaku match, Tezuka also said coldly:

"Momoshiro, doubles won't allow Akutsu to unleash her full potential, and your opponent is no match for you. After receiving and serving, just step back!"

I stood still in the center of the court.

Compared to their second year, the third-year students were all very mature. At first glance, Akutsu, with his gray hair standing on end, seemed to be about the same height as Saeki Muneyoshi.

Although the idea of defeating Saeki Muneyoshi has never left Akutsu's mind, Akutsu has now developed the demeanor of a strongman after being tempered in various ways.

He encountered this opponent he most wanted to defeat again in an official match.

Akutsu's pores were all excitedly open.

But he maintained an even stronger restraint than last year, and with an excited and thrilled look in his eyes, Akutsu reached out his hand to Muneyoshi.

"You bastard, this time I'm going to get my revenge!"

Muneyoshi smiled slightly upon hearing this.

Every time he faced Akutsu, he could sense the other's growth.

However, this polite and restrained side of him was not the version of him that Muneyoshi was most familiar with or most wanted to see.

Muneyoshi looked at Akutsu's outstretched hand, and as the familiar aura stirred, his eyes darted around.

A hint of ill intent, the kind of tone that most easily provokes Akutsu, escaped Muneyoshi's lips once more.

"Jin, I have high expectations for you too, but I wonder how much you've learned from Byōdōin?"

Upon hearing this, Akutsu's pale golden pupils contracted, and a dangerous glint flashed within them.

"Hmph, that guy, just like you, I'll beat him too!!"

"Hehe, it seems that Byōdōin- senpai's teaching didn't satisfy you. How about I teach you again?"

"Tch... I couldn't be happier. If you want to fight, then fight. Don't think I'm afraid of you."

A fierce expression flashed across Akutsu's face as Muneyoshi's words reminded him of his miserable state during the expedition.

However, having experienced so much and matured completely, he will eventually send those who stand in his way to hell.

Then, at the referee's signal, the two sides began to guess who would go first.

Snap!

"Saeki Muneyoshi, watch me beat you to a pulp!"

Glancing at the racket handle, Akutsu suppressed his excitement and let malice surge within him. A sinister smile appeared on his lips as he strode towards the backcourt.

"Let me see what kind of gift Byōdōin is..."

Muneyoshi could clearly sense that Akutsu's aura was incredibly solid and dangerous, indicating that he had undergone tremendous growth.

"The match begins, with Seigaku serving first. End of set!"

"Saeki Muneyoshi, prepare to be attacked!"

Swish!

As soon as the referee finished speaking, while the tennis ball was still flying in mid-air, Akutsu had been preparing for a long time, suddenly exerted his strength. In the instant his elbow turned to the side, his wrist pressed down on the racket and swung down at lightning speed.

Bang!

A crisp, explosive sound echoed across the court as the tennis ball, carrying a hissing, menacing flash of blood, hurtled towards Muneyoshi's receiving area.

A fierce, grayish-white aura enveloped the tennis ball, instantly covering the entire court.

The overwhelming, beast-like aura pressed down on Muneyoshi and Shinji's shoulders, causing them to slump slightly.

"Um!?"

"So, he went berserk right from the start? In that case..."

Swish!

A dazzling golden light carrying a terrifying aura emanated from Muneyoshi's right hand, which was clenched in a fist. However, under the manipulation of Muneyoshi's mental power, the golden light became gentle in an instant.

Like a candle flickering in the darkness, it guides the way forward.

However, hidden deep within the light is still that ultimate terror.

Shining Shot – Candlelight Illumination!

Now that Akutsu's strength has reached that level, Muneyoshi no longer intends to play any more games of testing him!

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